Handing over the first copy of the competition syllabus to Anglesey Archdruid Annes Glyn 2016 Eisteddfod chairman Henry Jones said: “Bro Paradwys is a rural community set in an area of outstanding natural beauty and its popularity has seen it grow in recent years.

“It has always had a rich literary heritage and I am pleased to see so many people here to see the Eisteddfod proclaimed.

“This is the culmination of many months of planning and preparation and it is my pleasure to hand over the first copy of the syllabus.”

In her address Ms Glyn said she was aware of the many literary figures from the area.

“I was surprised to find that Eisteddfod Mon had not been staged in this area before.

“I remember, as a child, going to the old Coleg Pencraig in Llangefni with my mother to hear Ifan Gruffydd, y Gwr o Baradwys, recalling tales from this area and my mother crying with laughter. These were published later in his book.

“I’ve seen the hard work being put into the organising of the Eisteddfod and I’m sure it will be successful.”

During the hour-long ceremony youngsters from Ysgol Henblas performed the traditional floral dance and student Ynyr Llwyd sang a specially composed poem by Cen Williams welcoming the Eisteddfod to the area.

Later retired headteacher John Wyn Jones, Talwrn near Llangefni joined community stalwart Hefina Williams, Pensarn near Amlwch and drama teacher Rhian Mair Jones from Rhosybol near Llannerchymedd were invested into the Anglesey Gorsedd of Bards.

A fourth new member, Anglesey Council chief executive Richard Parry Jones was unwell.